48,504 tickets have been sold during the Visa pre-sale period for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup as Russia gears up to welcome to its shores the six continental champions and the reigning FIFA World Cup winners from June 17 to July 2, 2017. As is customary for this competition, 95 …
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Five-time Russian Premier League winner Sergei Semak and two-time Olympic gold medallist Yelena Isinbaeva will be on hand to help with the Official Draw for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup on November 26, 2016 in Kazan. The two Russian sporting icons will support FIFA’s Deputy Secretary General for Football, Zvonimir …
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adidas today launched Krasava, the Official Match Ball for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia, where the six continental champions, including Mexico and Russia, as well as World Champions Germany will battle it out a year before the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off. The pattern on the ball …
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The Official Draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 will feature a very special guest, whose footballing career has intertwined with the tournament. Júlio Baptista will be on stage in the Russian city of Kazan on November 26, when the Brazilian attacking midfielder will be reunited with the trophy that …
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On a Sunday evening that will be forever etched in the memory of Portuguese football fans, there was more than one reason to celebrate in the Stade de France. Having made history by defeating hosts France and winning its first UEFA Euro title, Portugal have also guaranteed their first-ever appearance …
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The ticket prices for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ were announced in Moscow yesterday following a Local Organising Committee (LOC) board meeting with FIFA participation. As for the South Africa and Brazil FIFA World Cups held in 2010 and 2014, a special category has …
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New Zealand has guaranteed a place in the line-up of champions playing the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia after defeating Papua New Guinea 4-2 on penalties (0-0 AET) in the final of the 2016 OFC Nations Cup. The All Whites will join Russia (host), Germany (2014 FIFA World Cup …
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